Overview
- The BBC published the full week‑one songs and dance assignments on Friday, September 25, ahead of the first live show scheduled for Saturday 26 September.
- There will be no elimination in week one and judges’ scores from the first live show will be carried over into week two.
- The live show will open with a group routine featuring the presenters, professionals and judges set to an orchestral version of Raye’s “Joy.”
- Notable first‑night pairings include Lacey Turner and Vito Coppola doing a cha cha to Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know,” Delta Goodrem and Kai Widdrington doing a samba to “Baianá,” and Jaime Winstone with Carlos Gu dancing a tango to Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love.”
- Last weekend’s pre‑recorded launch drew a peak audience of 5.8 million viewers and the series’ new presenting trio — Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe — has focused attention on changes to the show’s production and professional roster.